Shadow 2117-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #524B59, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sliced Eggplant from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #524B59 · 2117-30
Shadow
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
More about Shadow
Shadow, Benjamin Moore's 2017 Color of the Year, is a deep, smoky amethyst — a purple with so much gray and depth (LRV 8) that it reads as a sophisticated near-neutral rather than a bold violet. It brings drama and a velvety quality to bedrooms, dining rooms, and accent walls.
Purple is the most lighting-sensitive family in paint: Shadow can pull more mauve under warm bulbs and more blue-violet in daylight, so sampling at several times of day is essential. It pairs with brass, deep wood, and soft whites. Behr Extravagance and Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum are its closest cross-brand matches.
Shadow Technical Profile
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Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreShadow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySliced Eggplant
Sliced Eggplant
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Extravagance
Behr
Very similar
Black Amethyst
PPG
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Perfect
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plum Perfect
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nightshade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Fury
Valspar
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadow
#524B59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#815681
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadow have?
Shadow by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow are Sliced Eggplant by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Extravagance by Behr (a very close match), Black Amethyst by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shadow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Shadow?
Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shadow's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.